New Edition Finally Gets Walk of Fame Star
New Edition finally receives their long-overdue Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The iconic R&B group includes Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill.
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Rick Party is New Voice for ESPN Show
Rick Party becomes the official voice for Stephen A. Smith's syndicated ESPN radio show, broadcasting at 1pm EST across major markets including LA and NYC.
List of Stations Playing the Michael Baisden Show
Complete list of radio stations currently broadcasting the Michael Baisden Show across major markets including Atlanta, Washington DC, Tampa, and more.
Guest Post: My Thoughts On Bishop Eddie Long’s Death.
Radio personality KD Bowe shares thoughtful reflections on Bishop Eddie Long's passing, calling for respectful mourning despite controversy surrounding the Atlanta megachurch pastor.
Ex Radio DJ Stephon Ferguson Imitates MLK Worldwide
Former radio DJ Stephon Ferguson discovered his talent for imitating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by chance in the late 90s and turned it into
Radio Host/Comedian Joe Clair Appears on Good Day DC Fox 5
Radio host and comedian Joe Clair made a recent appearance on Good Day DC Fox 5 to promote his radio show and comedy events.
Music Industry Diversity Issues with African Americans
Article examines diversity challenges in music industry hiring, highlighting LA Reid and Sylvia Rhone as last successful black executives at major labels.
Terry Base out at Cumulus
Industry veteran Terry Base has departed Cumulus stations WMGL and WWWZ after several years. No replacement has been announced for the radio executive.
Essence to Host 8th Annual Black Women in Music Event in LA
Essence hosts its 8th annual Black Women in Music event during Grammy Week, honoring Erykah Badu's 20th Baduizm anniversary and featuring Tiwa Savage.
The Dave & Mahoney Morning Show Returns to KXTE X107.5
The Dave & Mahoney Morning Show returns to KXTE X107.5 in Las Vegas starting February 6, 2017, airing weekdays 6-10 AM after previous stint in
Baisden Returns to WHUR 96.3FM Adult Mix
Michael Baisden returns to WHUR 96.3FM with his syndicated show airing weekdays 3-7pm starting January 16th. The show features R&B music, relationship talk, and activism.
NY Leaders Partner with Tech Giants to Inspire Students
NYC African-American business leaders partner with Google, Facebook, AT&T and 20th Century Fox to provide free Hidden Figures movie tickets to 25,000 students.
Kim Burrell Uninvited to BMI Trailblazers of Gospel
BMI uninvited Kim Burrell from their annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music ceremony due to controversy, asking her not to participate to keep focus on songwriters.
Emmis Announces Third Quarter Earnings
Emmis Communications reported Q3 2016 results with radio revenues flat at $42.5M while exploring strategic alternatives for publishing assets and radio stations.
TINASHE SHARES VIDEO FOR “COMPANY”
Tinashe releases official music video for 'Company' from her latest project Nightride. The R&B singer's new visual is now available on VEVO.
Nielsen Music 2016 Year-End: R&B & Hip Hop Lead
Nielsen Music's 2016 year-end report shows R&B and Hip-Hop leading streaming consumption while overall music industry volume grew 3% driven by 76% increase in audio
R.KELLY FEATURED IN ALEXANDER WANG’S SS17 DIGITAL CAMPAIGN
R. Kelly joins Alexander Wang's SS17 digital campaign featuring the Grammy-winning R&B star alongside model Anna Ewers in the luxury fashion brand's latest collection.
Kim Burrell Radio Show Cancelled
Gospel singer Kim Burrell's radio show has been cancelled by Houston station KTSU following her controversial anti-gay comments on Facebook Live.
CBS Radio Philadelphia Relaunches WZMP-FM as “Today’s 96.5”
CBS Radio Philadelphia relaunches WZMP-FM as Today's 96.5, featuring adult contemporary format with hits from Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and more.
Ricky Harris Celebration of Life Ceremony Held in Long Beach
Ricky Harris' Celebration of Life ceremony was held at New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach, CA on January 3rd, 2017. The beautiful service included
Denzel Washington’s Fences Delivers Powerful Family Portrait
Denzel Washington delivers an astounding performance in his powerful film adaptation of August Wilson's Fences, alongside Viola Davis in this masterful portrait of a 1950s
Kim Burrell Booted from Performing on Ellen for Hidden Figures
Janelle Monae was spotted at the airport by TMZ and she states that Kim Burrell will not be performing on the Ellen show for her
D.L. Hughley’s Post on Debbie Reynolds’ Death Criticized
Comedian D.L. Hughley faced widespread criticism for an insensitive tweet about Debbie Reynolds' death following her daughter's passing.
Global Music Rights Extends Radio License Deal
Global Music Rights extends licensing deal with Radio Music License Committee through September 2017. Agreement allows radio stations to play GMR repertoire while providing time
Podcast Port Expands With Diverse African American Shows
Podcast Port expands as the first all-urban podcast platform featuring diverse African American shows. The Radio Facts portal offers established and new podcasters a dedicated